Unlike Lianne’s video demonstration, which uses granulated sugar, most drinks are sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, which can be worse for the body. Even sugary drinks that are sweetened naturally, like Coca Cola Life, contain up to a third of children’s daily recommended intake of sugar.

Guidelines for daily consumption of sugar

Lianne’s Facebook page notes the following guidelines for daily consumption of sugar:

Children aged 4 to 6 should have no more than 19 grams or 5 teaspoons of free sugars per day

Children aged 7 to 10 should have no more than 24 grams or 6 teaspoons of free sugars per day

How to get your children to drink more water

Bottom line: water is best.

Because Phillipson-Webb is also a mom of two, she understands that it can be a struggle to get kids to drink anything, let alone water. For this she suggests striking a balance by serving kids water while preparing small amounts of their requested drink, like milk and juice. This is especially important when kids get home from school and hydration is key. Fancy straws are encouraged!

How do you get your kids to drink more water? We want to hear your tricks!

Jaime Neefs, a kinesiology graduate and child life specialist, can almost always be found on a soccer field. Turf or grass, she's out there using her 20+ years playing experience to coach and referee youngsters just starting out. Besides soccer, Jaime enjoys running, road tripping, and adding bacon to every recipe. Follow Jaime on Twitter, @_JaimeNeefs.

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